Protiviti Announces Leadership Transition; Cory Gunderson to Become CEO in 2027
Robert Half (NYSE: RHI) announced a planned leadership transition for its consulting subsidiary, Protiviti. Effective January 1, 2027, Joe Tarantino will step down as president and chief executive officer of Protiviti to become senior managing director, while Cory Gunderson, the current chief operating officer, will assume the role of CEO. Tarantino has led Protiviti for nearly two decades since its inception in 1998. During his tenure, he helped expand the firm's global presence and service offerings while strengthening collaboration with Robert Half’s Talent Solutions division. Gunderson is expected to continue this momentum as a long-time leader within Protiviti who has played key roles across strategy, operations, innovation, and transformation. The transition reflects part of Robert Half’s broader succession planning efforts for its subsidiaries.
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